The Gerehu Stage-2 Haulyn Market (GS2HM) in Port Moresby city remains positive following their participation in the recent 2024 National Capital District (NCD) Women’s Expo and Summit from the 9-13th of November at the Sir John Guise Stadium. The GS2HM SME is satisfied after stepping into a highly recognized event in NCD for two (2) days including the Summit on Sunday 10th, after just two months of being registered as an SME in October 2024. The GS2HM, which consists of more than thirty (30) street vendors from the same community including mothers and youth groups, recently had a boost in…
Author: E’lle-Gore YASI
The Kangaroos edge out Tonga XIII in a thrilling Pacific Championships Final 20-14 on Sunday November 10th at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Under fine weather and excellent ground conditions rugby fans were treated to a nail-biting final at the Pacific Championships, where the Kangaroos narrowly defeated Tonga XIII with a score of 20-14. The match showcased the intense rivalry and exceptional skills of both teams. Tonga XIII’s Sione Katoa began the game with an early try in the 6th minute. However, the Kangaroos quickly responded, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scoring their first try in the 15th minute. The momentum…
The much-anticipated final of the Pacific Bowl Championship relegation for the Pacific Cup Championships is set to take place on November 10th, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The showdown will feature the favoured team, the New Zealand Kiwis, going head-to-head against the PNG Kumuls, with kick-off scheduled for 5:20 pm on Sunday. The PNG Kumuls have had an impressive performance throughout the tournament, culminating in a decisive 42-20 victory over the Cook Islands Aitu in their last match. The PNG Kumuls resilient performance, characterized by strong offensive play and strategic defense, has earned them a spot in the final and…
The 2024 Papua New Guinea (PNG) Woman Prime Minister XIII representative and PNG Orchids Foward Second-rower Emily Vievers remains focused on game day tomorrow against the Kiwi Ferns. While interviewed by PNG Hausbung during the PNG Orchids Captains-run today, Emily warmly expressed her gratitude towards the opportunity to play with the PNG Orchids and is focused on playing good footy tomorrow in this 2024 Pacific Cup Championship. Emily also shared the personal history of her mother who spent an adequate amount of her life in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province and she aims to share that experience through rugby league. Despite…
The PNG Kumuls are gearing up for their crucial Pacific Bowl Championship clash against the Cook Islands Aitu this Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00 PM, at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) in Port Moresby. The match is set to be a thrilling encounter as the second-placed Kumuls face off against the third-placed Aitu. Following a strong performance in their previous match, which saw the Kumuls triumph 22-10 over the Fiji Bati, the Kumuls are eager to maintain their winning momentum. However, the team welcomed additional changes including Benji Kot, Finley Glare, Morea Morea, and Sanny Wabo, who are expected…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Orchids are gearing up for redemption in a crucial match against the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns tomorrow, Sunday 3rd October at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) in Port Moresby city. In tomorrow’s Pacific Championships Cup match, the Orchids aim to bounce back from their recent 84-0 loss to the Australian Jillaroos in their first match. The Orchids have made several changes to their squad, bringing in new faces and making strategic adjustments. Shae Yvonne De La Cruz steps into the fullback position, pushing Mala Mark to the wing following Jenny Wesley making her Test…
The 2024 National Kenu and Kundu Festival starts today in the vibrant town of Alotau in the beautiful Milne Bay Province. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Milne Bay Tourism Authority, Mr. Modakula Kunuyobu, revived the festival back to life after four years of absence due to COVID- 19 pandemic and poor management. The festival from November 1st to the 3rd, is a grand celebration of the rich cultural heritage and customs that thrive in this region, bringing together local communities, cultural groups, businesses, and government agencies in a colorful display of tradition, art, and unity. The first day of…
The Australia Awards PNG 2025 cohort has been designated the “Somare-Whitlam Scholars” to honor Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of independence, announced at the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby on the 24th of October 2024. The historic and official launch of the Somare- Whitlam name was announced at the Australia High Commision, in the presence of significant leaders, including members of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s family, Kinoka Feo the Minister for Higher Education, Joe Sungi the Minister for Public Service, and Australian High Commissioner to PNG, John Feakes. In their remarks, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the…
The Fiji Bati clinched a dominant 56-6 victory on home soil over the Cook Islands Aitu in Week 2 of the Pacific Bowl Championship in an exhilarating showdown at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva. With fine weather and on excellent field conditions, the Fijians showcased their power and precision, outscoring their opponents with a staggering 10 tries to 1. Despite an early breakthrough by Cook Islands’ Rua Ngatikaura who crossed the try-line in the 10th minute following a successful conversion by Steven Marsters to give Cook Islands an early 6-point edge, this was quickly countered with Fiji Bati scoring four (4)…
7 suspects involved in the shootout massacre on Tuesday 22nd of October in Sirunki surrendered to police yesterday at Tambitanis area near Surinki, Enga Province. The local leader in Surinki yesterday surrendered 7 suspects involved in the shootout in Surinki resulting in 6 people being instantly killed on the 22nd of October. The Enga Provincial Police Commander chief Inspector Fred Yakasa told PNG HAUSBUNG that investigation carried out is slowly making progress. The Enga Police personnel under the command of the PPC Yakasa on Friday paid a surprise visit to Tambitanis community to collect suspects involved in the recent shootout…